ICC expel Switzerland

Following a twelve month suspension, imposed for non-compliance following the creation of a second organisation, at their June meeting in Kuala Lumpur the International Cricket Council (ICC) revoked Switzerland's affiliate
membership.

Official written notification has not yet reached the SCA, but the current SCA committee were informed by ICC Europe office by telephone earlier this
month.

Commenting on the situation, the current SCA President, Mr. Alexander Mackay said "Although regrettable, this was not surprising. Despite all our efforts over the last two years, the ICC in Dubai
have failed to support the SCA during this difficult time. This does however mark the beginning of the end, and, as the only organisation that complies with the ICC's membership criteria, we
now intend to reapply for membership."

The present

Since suspension Switzerland has received no development grants (used to improve standards of cricket and the infrastructure), and has not been invited to compete in the ICC Europe division 3,
resulting in Switzerland's relegation to division 4.

But things are are not all doom & gloom for Swiss cricket. Swiss national teams are still competing on the international stage at all levels and the Swiss senior team is ranked 72 in the world.

Seniors

As recently as June 2012 a Swiss T20 XI played an ODI against Austria. The national side also has scheduled a tour to Amsterdam and plans to compete in La Manga for the second consecutive year.

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